"How is it not scary if you say you're going to bring us to see Hayden without bringing Daddy along?” Layla had a sad expression." Are you two going to get a divorce?"
"No." She wiped her daughter's tears with a tissue. "Daddy and I haven't gotten our marriage certificate yet. If we separate, it'll just be a breakup, not a divorce."
"How is that any different? Sob sob sob!" Layla’s tears streamed down even more fiercely when she heard that explanation.
"Don't cry, Layla. Listen to me, okay." Avery said softly, "No matter what happens to us, we'll always love you, Hayden, and Robert. I'll always be with all of you, okay?"
"I don't like it when you two argue!” Layla roared as a grieving look appeared in her eyes. "But that's what you always do!"
Avery didn’t know how to answer, so she was silent.
After about a minute or two, Layla looked at Avery's face and said in a soft voice, "I'm sorry Mommy. I shouldn't have yelled at you."
"It's okay. Daddy and Mommy are the ones who aren't good enough."
"Daddy's not good. But Mommy is. You need to be with me, Hayden, and Robert,"
Layla pleaded as she hugged her mother.
After coaxing the children to sleep that evening, Avery dragged her tired body out of the children's room.
She strode towards the master bedroom and closed the door after entering the room.
Things could not go on like that.
Even if no consideration was given to Shea and Adrian, Elliot's avoidance would have a great impact on the children.
She found Chad's phone and dialed it.
"Hey, Chad. Where’s Elliot? I want to see him," she requested calmly.
"I'm sorry, Avery. I went to look for him today but I could not find him," Chad said helplessly. "I asked Ben too, but he doesn’t have any idea where Mr. Foster is either."
"Let’s not talk about that for now. Breaking up is easier said than done, you know," Chad said. "Just be patient :h$
He frowned and answered the phone angrily.
"Hello Mr. Cole Foster, I'm Harvey
Goodman from the law firm Goodman and Partners. I was previously in charge of your grandmother's inheritance," the lawyer said.
Cole practically jumped up from his bed.
"I remember you! You and my uncle... I mean you and Elliot have a good relationship!"
"And the reason I'm calling you today is that he has entrusted me with a task," Harvey said. "Let's meet and talk whenever it's convenient for you." "I'm available right now!" Cole was both nervous and excited. "Mr. Goodman, could you let me know why Elliot sent you to me?
Harvey hesitated and said bluntly, "He told me to discuss a share transfer with you."
Cole's legs turned limp with excitement, for he never expected Avery to be so powerful as to make Elliot bow his proud head with such ease!
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